Four-Year Programsfor International Students in the United States

NEW -Thinking of undergraduate study in the US, but not sure how to navigate the admissions process? Read below for an overview of the steps you need to take when applying to undergraduate study in the USA.

Each women’s college has its own distinctive identity and culture. From the east coast to the west coast, from the Midwest to the south, women’s colleges are in the hearts of cities and deep in the country. Students come from all socioeconomic, ethnic, racial and religious groups, across the country and around the world. What women’s colleges have in common is an unequivocal commitment to your education. Visit the campuses, meet with students and professors, attend a class, and spend a night. Finding the right fit is about you. Women’s colleges are about you!

As an admissions counselor responsible for international recruitment, I conduct information sessions for international applicants, and I always begin by asking the students, “What do you think you may be interested in studying during college?” Some students know right away what they are looking to study, whereas others are not sure. They look at me with panic on their faces and say, “I don’t know!” For both a student who already has a major decided and for a student who has no idea what he/she wants to do with her life, a liberal arts education may be an excellent option for earning a bachelor’s degree. Liberal arts colleges are institutions largely unique to the United States. They pride themselves on their small size; their broad based learning philosophy, and a strong focus on undergraduates. So what does this all mean, and why may it be worth the trip overseas?

Now that you have decided to get a Master’s degree in business, you should know that some of the most important next steps you take will happen before you begin business school. A Pre-MBA program can help to ensure that these steps will best prepare you for your business education by helping you to:

All too often, students cross the ocean to enroll at the first school they hear about or the first school to send the I-20. As you begin your college search, "Step One" is to learn about what makes higher education in the USA unique. There is no federal ranking system by which to judge or compare schools. The U.S. does not mandate a national curriculum for post-secondary education. There is a wide range of institutional types and educational philosophies that result in unique and autonomous educational systems and choices. Read about them to make sure you know an apple from a mango!

Pre-MBA programs are designed to prepare International students or students with limited business education and experience to pursue an MBA degree. The program provides a basic understanding of business concepts and practices that are an essential part of the standard business curriculum for MBA programs in the United States.

You have decided to get an MBA or other Master's degree in business. You know that getting an advanced business degree can offer you new and greater opportunities, including career advancement and higher salary potential. You have decided to study in the U.S. because you know that an American business degree is well recognized and highly valued internationally, and that leading edge American business methods and technologies continue to have a strong influence globally. You also know that studying in the U.S. can improve your English, the international language of business.

There are hundreds of English language (ESL) programs to choose from. To select the "right" program, you should do a careful search based on criteria that are important to you. You should start this process approximately six months prior to the time that you wish to enter the program.

Before you begin the process of choosing the right English program for you, you should determine what type of program will suit your goals and objectives. Are you preparing for academic studies in the United States? Are you preparing for using English in your job? Do you just want to have a great experience in America and learn some English as a special bonus?

As online education continues to grow in popularity, more higher education institutions are beginning to develop and introduce online degree programs – increasing educational opportunities for scores of people looking for convenience and flexibility. In fact, over 90 percent of American colleges and universities now offer at least one online course and according to Eduventures, the U.S. online education market will "to continue to grow rapidly."

So, you've decided to study engineering abroad. Now you find yourself faced with an almost overwhelming number of options – so many countries and so many schools to choose from. In the United States alone, there are 346 universities approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the national organization that ensures standard competence among engineering colleges. The United States should place high on your list when deciding on a country in which to study as some of the best engineering schools in the world can be found here.

You've heard such phrases over and over. Have you made up your mind to listen? Family, friends, teachers, and ministers—all who have played an advisor's role regarding your future—know that without an education your opportunities for success are limited. Some of your advisors may have suggested vocational schools or apprenticeships. Such suggestions are good if they are right for you. But how do you determine what's right for you?

A women's college is a sanctuary where intellectual, spiritual and cultural advancement is nurtured. It's a place where the age old adage "It's a man's world" is traded in for the academic, professional and personal development that reinforces a truth still well-buried in the world's male-dominated workplace – that women have more to offer, are competent multi-taskers and natural leaders. In short, a women's college is a place where women get a taste of being in charge – and it's a lesson that lasts a lifetime.

Last year was particularly meaningful to me as I watched my own son leave high school and begin college. Like his parents before him, and many of his peers, my son wrestled with where to pursue his passion for art. At an art college? A liberal arts university with an art program? A multidisciplinary school of the arts? How to decide?